Senior Architectural Technologist

Helderberg Personnel; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel is seeking a skilled architectural draughtsman in Somerset West, South Africa. The role involves preparing council submission drawings for both residential and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations, and liaising with clients. Required qualifications include a strong background in architectural design and proficiency in CAD software like Autocad and Revit. Key attributes include excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. The position offers a dynamic work environment with site visits to various projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in architectural design.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing council submission drawings for projects.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Client liaison and representation of the company.
• Periodic site visits to discuss projects.

Skills

Technical detailing

Documentation skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Background in architectural design

Tools

Autocad

Autodesk products

Revit

Microsoft Office

Sketchup

Job description

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Preparing council submission drawings for residential and commercial building projects.
• Knowledge of current building codes, national building regulations, SANS and SABS codes and municipal by-laws would be an advantage.
• Candidate should be proficient with computer aided draughting programs such as, Autocad and Autodesk related products, Revitt, Microsoft Office and Sketchup.
• Thorough knowledge of office practice, filing systems in an architectural practice and excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Responsible for client liaison and would be required to effectively and professionally represent the company.
• Would be required to make periodic site visits to perform such tasks as meeting contractors and or clients on site to discuss the various technical aspects of the project and to measure built structures for the purposes of draughting such structures and making proposed changes to such structures.
• The candidate is expected to produce work and complete such work in reasonable time frames.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent technical detailing and documentation skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural design, proficiency in CAD software, and excellent communication skills.